Departure and Initial Flight
The aircraft departed Jerez-La Parra Airport at 1456LT on a flight to Cologne-Bonn Airport with four people on board. It continued at an assigned altitude of 36,000 feet until it entered German airspace.
Interception by Luftwaffe
German ATC was unable to establish radio contact with the crew, prompting the decision to dispatch a Panavia Tornado of the Luftwaffe. The Tornado departed Rostock-Laage Air Force Base and intercepted the Cessna at 1815LT. The military pilot did not see anyone in the cockpit and evacuated the area five minutes later.
Flight Path and Descent
The aircraft overflew Germany, then entered Swedish airspace, continuing northeast without significant changes in heading, altitude, or speed (365 knots). At 2028LT, the airplane began to descend and initiated a right turn three minutes later. At 2040LT, it entered an uncontrolled descent to the left and spiraled toward the sea.
Crash and Aftermath
The aircraft crashed at 2044LT approximately 37 kilometers northwest of Ventspils. Few debris and oil were found at the point of impact. The accident was not survivable.
Official Findings
Cabin pressurization issue suspected.